scholarly journals Does current mental and physical health status differ by current physical activity level in Hispanic females ages 25-44 in the general U.S. population?

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna K Sanders ◽  
Laura J Washburn ◽  
Caroline F Clifton ◽  
Jaimie Story ◽  
Juliann G Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Physical Health Status ◽  
Hispanic Females ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

scholarly journals Exploring the benefits of participation in community-based running and walking events: a cross-sectional survey of parkrun participants

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Quirk ◽  
Alice Bullas ◽  
Steve Haake ◽  
Elizabeth Goyder ◽  
Mike Graney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Full Sample ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Deprived Areas

Abstract Background Whilst the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing are recognised, population levels of activity remain low. Significant inequalities exist, with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations being less physically active and less likely to participate in community events. We investigated the perceived benefits from participation in a weekly running/walking event called parkrun by those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas and doing the least physical activity. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was emailed to 2,318,135 parkrun participants in the UK. Demographic and self-reported data was collected on life satisfaction, happiness, health status, physical activity, motives, and the perceived benefits of parkrun. Motivation, health status and benefits were compared for sub-groups defined by physical activity level at parkrun registration and residential Index of Multiple Deprivation. Results 60,000 completed surveys were received (2.7% of those contacted). Respondents were more recently registered with parkrun (3.1 v. 3.5 years) than the parkrun population and had a higher frequency of parkrun participation (14.5 v. 3.7 parkruns per year). Those inactive at registration and from deprived areas reported lower happiness, lower life satisfaction and poorer health compared to the full sample. They were more likely to want to improve their physical health, rather than get fit or for competition. Of those reporting less than one bout of activity per week at registration, 88% (87% in the most deprived areas) increased their physical activity level and 52% (65% in the most deprived areas) reported improvements to overall health behaviours. When compared to the full sample, a greater proportion of previously inactive respondents from the most deprived areas reported improvements to fitness (92% v. 89%), physical health (90% v. 85%), happiness (84% v. 79%) and mental health (76% v. 69%). Conclusion The least active respondents from the most socioeconomically deprived areas reported increases to their activity levels and benefits to health and wellbeing since participating in parkrun. Whilst the challenge of identifying how community initiatives like parkrun can better engage with underrepresented populations remains, if this can be achieved they could have a critical public health role in addressing inequalities in benefits associated with recreational physical activity.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Level and Dietary Pattern of Undergraduate Students of Kogi State University, Anyigba Kogi State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Achadu Abraham Eleojo ◽  
Umeh Chisom Charles ◽  
Jacob Moses Anyebe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
State University ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Nutritional habits and physical activity influence the health status and cognition of young adults. The objective of this study was to assess the physical activity level and dietary pattern of undergraduate students of Kogi State University, Anyigba Kogi State. In this study, a group of 246 students from the university (150 female and 96 male subjects) were engaged. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Health Research ethics committee, Kogi state ministry of health and all students signed a written consent form. With the aid of a validated questionnaire, interview was conducted to obtain information on demographic and physical activity levels after obtaining informed consent from the target population. Anthropometric measurements were carried out to ascertain the nutritional status, and dietary intakes were equally assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. 27.4% and 6.4% of target population recorded low and high levels of physical activity respectively. Healthy weight was recorded at 72% and obesity at 3.7%. Despite the high percentage in healthy weight, a low physical activity level was recorded, with inadequate meal patterns and food choices. This suggests an urgent necessity for improving overall health status of students by implementing a university based nutrition and exercise awareness programme.

scholarly journals Loneliness and Mental Health: Recommendations for Primary Care Intakes

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110271
Author(s):  
Marissa Godfrey ◽  
Pi-Ju Liu ◽  
Aining Wang ◽  
Stacey Wood
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Integration ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Physical Health Status ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Introduction/Objectives The healthcare intake process plays a significant role in informing medical personnel about patients’ demographic information, subjective health status, and health complaints. Intake forms can help providers personalize care to assist patients in getting proper referrals and treatment. Previous studies examined factors that could be included in intake forms independently, but this study analyzed loneliness, religiousness, household income, and social integration together to see how the combined effect influences mental and physical health status. This study aims to determine which of those 4 variables better inform patients’ mental versus physical health status. Methods One hundred and seventy-nine participants completed surveys, including the SF-12® Health Survey, measuring perceived physical and mental health, UCLA 3-item Loneliness Scale, and a demographics questionnaire with questions about household income and time spent dedicated to religious practice, if applicable. Additionally, individuals answered social integration questions about how often they contact close family and friends or volunteer in the community. Using loneliness, household income, religiousness, social integration as independent variables, and controlling for demographic variables such as age, gender, and race, 2 regression models were built with Mental and Physical Health Composite Scores from the the SF-12® Health Survey as dependent variables. Results Loneliness was associated with mental health measures ( b = −2.190, P < .001), while household income was associated with physical health measures ( b = 0.604, P = .019) above and beyond other variables in the regression models. Conclusions Integrating the 3 loneliness questions into intake forms can help approximate an individual’s mental health status. This would allow the provider to be able to assess mental health problems more effectively and provide needed resources.

SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, SLEEP DISTURBANCE, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH STATUS IN HIV-INFECTED INDIVIDUALS

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth D. Phillips ◽  
Kathryn S. Mock ◽  
Christopher M. Bopp ◽  
Wesley A. Dudgeon ◽  
Gregory A. Hand
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Health Status ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

scholarly journals Exploring the Benefits of Participation in Community-Based Running and Walking Events: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Parkrun Participants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Quirk ◽  
Alice Bullas ◽  
Steve Haake ◽  
Elizabeth Goyder ◽  
Mike Graney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Deprived Areas

Abstract Background: Whilst the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing are recognised, population levels of activity remain low. Significant inequalities exist, with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations being less physically active and less likely to participate in community events. We investigated the perceived benefits from participation in a weekly running/walking event by those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas and doing the least physical activity.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was emailed to 2,318,135 parkrun participants in the UK. Demographic and self-reported data was collected on life satisfaction, happiness, health status, physical activity, motives, and the perceived benefits of parkrun. Motivation, health status and benefits were compared for groups defined by level of physical activity at parkrun registration and residential Index of Multiple Deprivation.Results: 60,000 completed surveys were received (2.7% of those contacted). Respondents were more recently registered with parkrun (3.1 v. 3.5 years) and had a higher frequency of participation than non-respondents (14.5 v. 3.7 parkruns per year). Those who were inactive at registration and from socioeconomically deprived areas reported lower happiness, lower life satisfaction and poorer health than the full sample. They were more likely to want to improve their physical health, rather than get fit or lose weight. Of those reporting less than one bout of activity a week at registration, 88% (87% in the most socioeconomically deprived areas) increased their physical activity level and 52% (65% in the most socioeconomically deprived areas) reported improvements to overall health behaviours. Previously inactive respondents from the most socioeconomically deprived areas reported greater improvements to fitness (93% v. 89%), physical health (90% v. 85%), happiness (83% v. 79%) and mental health (76% v. 69%).Conclusion: The least active respondents from the most socioeconomically deprived areas reported changes to their activity levels and benefits to their health and wellbeing since participating in parkrun. Whilst the challenge of identifying how community initiatives like parkrun can better engage with the least active and most socioeconomically deprived remains, if this can be achieved, then such interventions can have a critical public health role in addressing inequalities in benefits associated with recreational physical activity.

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